News Digest: Tech in place to source data from desi GPS

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 11, 2016
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		India
		Tech in place to source data from desi GPS The launch of seven satellites under the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) saw the dream of an Indian Global Positioning System coming true. Bangladesh bans Zakir Naik's Peace TV Reacting to reports that Islamic televangelist Zakir Naik may have inspired some of the Dhaka attackers, the Bangladesh government on Sunday banned telecast of his channel, Peace TV, in the country. Kashmir violence: Mob drowns cop in Jhelum, toll now 23 The toll from the last two days of violence in the Valley climbed to 23 with six killings, including that of a policeman, on Sunday , and six people, including a teenage girl, dying of injuries sustained in clashes on Saturday. More India News»

		Business
		Shareholder activists blast Diageo for Mallya flip-flop Buy unsold AI metro seats at Rajdhani AC II fares Mallya refutes fund diversion charges More Business News»

		Environment
		Kendrapara sheep gets rare status A threatened breed of sheep found only in coastal Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts of Odisha has been conferred 'rare and singular species' tag by the central government. The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) has accorded genetic recognition to the breed of sheep, locally called 'kuji mendha', officials said. This tidal turbine could do wonders for energy sector Environment Min moots 'Sun, cycle, saving' mantra Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on Friday termed cycling as the "best mode" of transport for short distances and urged the people to adopt it, especially for the health benefits. More Environment News»

		World
		UN asks neighboring countries for help on S Sudan The United Nations Security Council pressed South Sudan's neighbors Sunday to help end renewed fighting in the capital, asking for additional peacekeepers. Nepal gets its first woman chief justice The appointment of Sushila Karki as Nepal's first woman chief justice was on Sunday unanimously endorsed by a parliamentary panel, setting the stage for her to take charge at the Supreme Court to lead the judiciary. Arrests in US protests as racial tensions heat up Police arrested scores of people in demonstrations in several US cities, as racial tensions simmer over the killing of black men by police. Protesters led by the "Black Lives Matter" movement are demanding justice for 2 African-American men — Alton Sterling and Philando Castile — shot dead by cops. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Was clueless when boys cracked adult jokes' Actors we want to see together in films 'Sultan' has crossed the Rs 200 crore-mark? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		US accepts dissolving heart stents as valuable medical device “US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has officially accepted the dissolving heart stents in its list of valuable medical devices that can safely be used to save lives from heart disease," said Dr. BB Chanana, HOD-Cardiology at Maharaja Agrasen Hospital, New Delhi on Sunday. Scientists break microwave detection record Researchers have created the world's smallest and most sensitive microwave detector, beating the previous record by fourteen fold, an advance which may help in making ultra-sensitive cameras and accessories for emerging quantum computers. Your parents may be to blame for job problems: Study Parents, take note! If your kids have problems at work, you may be responsible to some extent for the trouble, according to a new study which found a link between parenting styles and workplace behaviour. More Science News»

		Sports
		Portugal win Euro 2016 thanks to Eder's extra-time goal Eder collected the ball in midfield, held off his marker and fired a low 25-metre shot past Hugo Lloris with 11 minutes of extra time left to stun the Stade de France after the home team had dominated the match. In pictures: Portugal stun France Substitute Eder's thunderous finish deep into extra time secured Portugal's first European Championship title after they overcame the early loss of Cristiano Ronaldo to snatch a 1-0 smash-and-grab victory over hosts France on Sunday. Portugal: Big win, bigger celebrations Portugal, against all odds, defeated favorites France in the final of Euro 2016 to lift their maiden majore international trophy. More Sports News»

		Technology
		6 WhatsApp alternatives you should try WhatsApp is the world's most-used messaging app, boasting of over a billion users. 5 not-to-miss gadgets for your home office The truth of the matter is that most of us dream of this perk ­- working from home. Freedom 251 smartphone's shipping starts, how far can the company go The few thousand Freedom 251 smartphones that will be delivered over the next few days will be at a huge loss. The bubble may only get bigger from there. More Technology News»

		Education
		Improving night schools, zilla prishad schools top priority, Prakash Javadekar says The priority of the government will be improving the condition of zilla prishad schools and nights schools, Union minister for human resource development Prakash Javadekar said. He said that since he himself has studied in a zilla parishad school, he understands their problems and challenges. DPS Ranchi ties up with US consulate in Kolkata The Delhi Public School (DPS) Ranchi on Friday tied up with the US consulate in Kolkata for development programmes in the coming months. Opeca protests hike in engg seats of state colleges The Odisha Private Engineering College Association (Opeca) on Friday alleged that the state government has been raising engineering seats in government colleges without the prior approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Boards spiking marks to help IIT aspirants? The average score of a student from the Maharashtra State Board of Education who appeared for JEE (Main) went up by over 5 ppercentage points from 2014 to 2015. In West Bengal, it went up from 65% in 2013 and 2014 to 73% in 2015. 15 awarded at TimesPro's 1st convocation About 250 students from across India received their certificates while 15 of them were awarded gold medals for academic and professional excellence at TimesPro’s first student annual convocation held here on Saturday. Pankaja tweets a jibe over lost portfolio A day after Pankaja Munde was divested of the water conservation and employment guarantee scheme portfolios, a seemingly bitter tweet by her drew an instant response from Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and criticism from the opposition over the "public discussion on a private matter. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Paranormal society founder dies mysteriously in Dwarka home Widow asks doctors for dead hubby's sperm to have baby AIIMS received an unusual request recently from the widow of a young man who had died suddenly while being brought to the hospital. Manipur woman alleges racism at IGI immigration counter A woman from Manipur has alleged that she was subjected to racist comments at the immigration check at IGI Airport on Saturday night. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		18km priority lane for buses still in planning stage It's been five months since the BMTC planned to start a bus priority lane on Old Airport Road leading to Whitefield.Yet, nothing has changed on ground. Teens fret about thinning hair, make a beeline for trichologists Karan Acharya, 16, wakes up 15 minutes early every day to figure out different hairstyles that'll cover the thinning patches on his scalp. A month on, Lakshay still lies lifeless It's been exactly a month and a few hours since five-year-old Lakshay slipped into coma during a plastic surgery after he hurt his hand in school. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Best time to be entrepreneurs' SCB to plant 50k saplings As part of the 'Haritha Haram' programme, the Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) will plant 50,000 saplings in the cantonment area on July 11.The SCB will launch the programme at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Picket, at 8.30 am. Heavy rainfall warning for next two days After a lull, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a heavy rainfall warning for the entire state of Telangana over the next two days. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Tirupur IS man may have planned to go to Syria' Mohammed Masiruddin alias Mosa, the 27-year-old IS suspect from Tirupur who was arrested in West Bengal, may have planned to leave for Syria or some other IS ruled region, suspect security agencies. Judges assn challenges HC's seniority policy Kudankulam 2 goes critical, to generate power in 1 month Unit 2 of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) attained criticality (start of nuclear fission process) at around 9pm on Sunday.This is the second nuclear reactor in the country with 1,000MW to attain criticality. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Teen thieves strike marriage venue A woman from Rajkot has filed a complaint with Anandnagar police accusing a gang of teenagers of stealing gold ornaments, cash and mobile phones worth Rs 2.32 lakh from a banquet hall on the Anandnagar road. Oza joins AAP, but won't contest polls Former BJP MLA Says State Has To Be Freed From Corruption Cops to learn to 'steal' vehicles Although hacking is an offence by the rule book, cops often turn to "ethical hacking" in emergencies. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Banner asks Priyanka to take plunge in active politics Barely a day after senior UP Congress leaders confirmed that both Rahul Gandhi (Congress vice-president) and her sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra would soon kick off party’s poll campaign in Uttar Pradesh, a controversial banner comparing Priyanka with Goddess Durga has cropped at Allahabad’s Subhash Crossing on Sunday. Need a park for wedding? Save your date with writing on the wall Staking claim is on first-come-first-serve basis, and parties also leave their mobile number and other details so that anyone may contact them in case some discussion is in order. The park has a rich history of being the oldest Barwari (venue for Durga Puja) of the city, over 122-year-old. Although the park belongs to Allahabad Municipal Corporation, locals complain negligence in maintenance of the park which is also used by them to park their two and four-wheelers. Sangam ghats to get a revamp Sangam city would undertake renovation of its existing ten ghats and construction of crematoriums at six places as part of Namami Gange project. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		NRI held for climbing Lord Balabhadra's chariot An Atlanta-based non-resident Indian (NRI) was on Sunday arrested in Puri for allegedly climbing one of the three chariots, involving Rath Yatra of Jagannath Temple, in the guise of a priest three days ago. Question mark over intelligence Minister says 'not aware of killings' More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Deluge in MP, but Gwalior prays for rain While several parts of the state are ravaged by floods, Chambal region continues to wait for a good spell of shower and people in Gwalior are seeking divine intervention for the same. Death toll due to heavy rain in MP rises to 15, CM Shivraj Singh reviews situation With heavy rains lashing Madhya Pradesh, the death toll due to flood-related mishaps has gone up to 15 in the state, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today. Torrential rains leave state marooned, roads cut off 294mm In 24 Hours In Hoshangabad | Many Families Evacuated More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		85 years later, Ther Mound archaeology site to be denotified Thousands of residents of Ther Mound in Sirsa district can now heave a sigh of relief as they no longer face the threat of being displaced, their dwellings pulled down, and their source of livelihood snatched. For protecting local cow breeds, state takes to bull sterilization The Haryana government has managed to sterilize around 22,000 bulls as part of its statewide campaign launched in June to check the number of stray cattle on state roads and ensure purer local breeds. Act against BJP MLA who threatened our worker: AAP leader More Chandigarh News»

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